There are 150 hotels and restaurants have been taken in violation between January and March 2012, by the Tourism Authority. Failure to meet hygiene standards and noise pollution are among the offenses which they are accused.

Two of the largest hotel groups in Mauritius, New Mauritius Hotels and Resorts Sun, saw their net profits fall back to the first quarter of this year as the Constance Hotels group was able to achieve increased profits over the same period.

Discomfort is felt in the hospitality industry. The reason: the effects of the economic crisis in the eurozone. In addition, the decline in tourist arrivals due to the economic slump in the European market has leaded the profitability of some hotel groups.